Setting Aside a Shed

Sheds come in ready-to-place units, or you can find easy plans with a simple Google search.

You may be wondering about the practicality of building some kind of shed in your backyard. Doing so isn't very expensive, but you are not completely sure you have a purpose for a shed. The great news is that sheds are useful for more things than most people realize.

Tools

This is the main reason most people consider creating a backyard shed. Having a place to store rakes, shovels, gardening tools and other items that are not used every day helps free up space in your home. Sheds make excellent places to store lawn mowers and snow blowers so they aren't taking up needed garage space yet are near enough to use when needed.

Firewood

This is especially convenient if you have a fireplace or a backyard firepit. Having all your firewood inside the house or taking up space in a garage can get irritating. While you are enjoying an evening with friends on a cool autumn night, you don't want to have to run inside to grab more wood when the fire is getting low. It is much easier to take a few steps across the lawn and get wood from a shed.

Personal Space

Both men and women have things they like to do by themselves. Creativity often requires quiet and solitude and many homes don't have the extra space needed. A shed can be used for a writing space, artist studio or woodworking shop. Imagine having your own craft room or a personal getaway where you can just relax and enjoy some solitude.

Extra Room

With some electricity and maybe a small heater, you have a ready-made guest bedroom. You can use it when you have a guest from out of town or maybe you have a teenager or college student who wants a little more privacy than they can get inside the house, yet they are not ready to be away from family yet. A shed would offer the perfect solution.

Protection for Pets

Most pets spend their time inside these days but all pets need time outside. If you have a dog or cat who spends time in the yard, you can use a shed as a place for them to get shelter should it become too hot or start to rain and you can't get to them right away. Knowing your pet is safe will help relieve stress if you need to run an errand and can't get back home quickly.

General Storage

It is a rare home that has all the storage space you want. When it comes time to store your winter things, putting them in a shed will allow you all the space you need to keep out your summer things. This also works the other way. You can store your winter skis and sleds or store the bikes you won't need until summer. Storing your bicycles and sleds here year-round will make everything easily available when needed and not take up space in the house or garage.

Kid's Playroom

This is particularly helpful in the summer. Having a place in the yard that allows the kids a chance to get out of the direct sun and still be outside makes everyone happy. You can set the shed up with a small table and chairs, art equipment, puzzles, and summer play toys. Having a fenced yard will add to the safety. Your kids will love having a place they can call their own and you will love being able to allow them to play and get messy without worrying about your carpet. Family time in the yard will also be more enjoyable for everyone as the adults can chat and the kids can keep busy doing things they enjoy.

Food Storage

Some people like canning their own food, especially when they garden. Having a place to store all those canned good would be excellent. A shed could also be used for those who are Preppers to store the things they are accumulating. Buying in bulk is also much easier when you have a place that allows you to safely store items yet not have them taking up space inside your home.

Final Words

This is just a sampling of things that you could do if you had a shed in your yard. Sheds come in ready-to-place units, or you can find easy plans with a simple Google search. They can be simple or complex, the choice on how to design the interior is entirely up to your imagination.